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Jan 172 min read

Saying Farewell to Winter Births

Things have been hard around here. Winter in Wyoming is usually fairly brutal, but the last two years have gotten significantly more so....

Aug 6, 20235 min read

Wild West Birth: What Is The Future Of Midwifery In Wyoming?

I received an email from an out-of-state student midwife today. She is finishing her degree in her current location and weighing whether...

Aug 17, 20221 min read

The Three Rs of Childbirth

Penny Simkin most famously described the 3 Rs of Childbirth as “the essence of coping in labor.” While a conscious effort can be made to...

Jul 30, 20222 min read

Three Tips for the Immediate Postpartum

If you only remember three things for the immediate postpartum period, remember these: 1) No Chatting: keep conversations quiet and to a...

Jul 30, 20222 min read

The Monkey & The Fish: Navigating the Birth Support Role & Helping Without Hurting

When we attend births, we witness a wide spectrum of emotions and experiences. Sometimes, it can be hard to watch someone as they appear...